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Job Title: Encapsulation Operator

Job Description

Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in supplement contract manufacturing. As an Encapsulation Operator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of nutraceuticals, functional foods, and dietary supplements. You will be responsible for the efficient operation, sanitation, and maintenance of encapsulation machinery, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

+ Perform set-up, sanitation, operation, and routine maintenance of encapsulation machines.

+ Clean machines, related equipment, and work areas using water, solvents, and other cleaning aids.

+ Ensure capsulation machine and area are sanitary at all times, reporting any sanitation issues to the supervisor.

+ Read work orders and Master Manufacturing Record to determine production specifications.

+ Pour, scoop, or dump specified mixtures into sections of the machine prior to starting machines.

+ Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures to meet product specifications.

+ Perform test runs to ensure equipment is set up properly.

+ Examine, measure, weigh, or test sample capsules to ensure conformance to specifications.

+ Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment as necessary.

+ Count and record finished and rejected items.

+ Observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of capsules.

+ Sort, grade, weigh, and inspect capsules, verifying and adjusting product weight or measurement.

+ Inspect and remove defective capsules.

+ Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur and report malfunctions to a supervisor.

+ Record and maintain production data such as meter readings and quantities produced.

+ Transfer completed capsules from machines to drying or storage areas using handcarts or storage containers.

+ Ensure completed capsules in pans/storage containers are covered at all times.

+ Conduct ongoing assessment of quality control and operational procedures.

+ Meet and/or exceed production goals and guidelines for the product being run.

+ Comply with all rules and regulations in the Employee Handbook and Safety Manual.

+ Follow all SOPs, GMPs, Safety Rules, and other State and Federal Health Guidelines.

Essential Skills

+ 1 to 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

+ Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and techniques for maximizing manufacture and distribution.

+ Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

+ Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

+ Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

+ Ability to perform physical labor as necessary.

+ Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Commitment to excellence and high standards.

+ Ability to understand and follow any and all safety requirements and cautions.

+ Ability to operate a hand truck, forklift, and pallet jack (if required).

Why Work Here?

Be part of a leading organization in the supplement contract manufacturing industry since 1983. We offer a collaborative work environment that values commitment to excellence and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Work Environment

The position requires working in a warehouse where temperatures can be cool or hot, and noise levels range from moderate to high. Protective gear such as gloves, face masks, hairnets, and uniforms are required. Physical activities include walking, kneeling, bending, standing, reaching, twisting, lifting up to 50 pounds, and using hands to operate machinery.

Job Type & Location

This position based out of Livermore, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Livermore,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.